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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,425.25, 5,138.69 and 1,116.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,425.25, 5,138.69 and 1,116.75 is: 1,675.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,425.25 : 5,138.69 = 1,116.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,425.25/5,138.69 = 1,116.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,425.25x = 5,138.69 × 1,116.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,425.25x = 5,738,626.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,738,626.47/3,425.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.39

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